Let's Grow Leaders
FEBRUARY 24, 2020
When it comes to results—no one can touch him. There’s just one problem. He’s a jerk. How do you manage a strong, arrogant, slightly obnoxious high-performer? A Profile of a Slighty Obnoxious High Performer They come in all shapes and forms. “Dan” […]. The post How to Manage a Strong, Arrogant, Slightly Obnoxious High-Performer appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Leading Blog
FEBRUARY 24, 2020
I F YOU want to make a difference in the world, go further, faster by developing other leaders. Your efforts are magnified exponentially by the investment you make in others. Of course, we talk about developing more leaders, but if we actually made it a priority, we would have more leaders. One issue leaders have always faced is the ability to identify potential leadership in the raw.
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Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog
FEBRUARY 24, 2020
Guest Post by Timothy R. Clark Many organizations have made great strides in creating diverse organizations, but most fall short when it comes to inclusion and fail to realize the full potential for increased creativity, better decisions and higher productivity. They might achieve a representation of a range of human differences, but unfortunately most stop […].
Joseph Lalonde
FEBRUARY 24, 2020
A Reel Leadership Article. Jack London’s classic literary story of Buck and his journey was originally released in 1903. This past weekend, it was brought to the big screen. I have to be honest, I didn’t have huge expectations for this movie, much like last week’s Sonic The Hedgehog. However, I have to say I was pleasantly surprised by […] The post Quotes And Leadership Lessons From The Call Of The Wild appeared first on Joseph Lalonde.
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There’s no way around it: sometimes employees need your help. Use this free template to clarify expectations, share resources, and set a timeline. Best case scenario, this process helps them improve. Worst case, your great recordkeeping keeps you compliant even if they move on. Download the template today!
Career Advancement
FEBRUARY 24, 2020
“It’s not enough to be busy; so are the ants. The question is, what are we busy about?” – Henry David Thoreau. Miguel had an enormous list of tasks on his to-do list. He’d been working to increase his responsibilities to prove he could handle a leadership role, but now he was having a hard time keeping up with it all. He found himself coming in early and working through lunch in an effort to make it look like he had it all together.
Lead from Within
FEBRUARY 24, 2020
Studies have confirmed what we already know: employees with a strong sense of purpose are likely to be not only happier but also more effective, more productive and more results-oriented. Purpose-driven professionals are extremely valuable talent. So why are the organizations that foster a sense of purpose so scarce? There are lots of reasons. Shrinking budgets, bad leadership, inflated demands all contribute to the loss of purpose.
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leaderCommunicator
FEBRUARY 24, 2020
Have you noticed and nurtured the “activists” within your office yet? If not, you may be missing one of the best and easiest ways to enhance your company’s reputation and your brand. What is an "activist" employee?
Skip Prichard
FEBRUARY 24, 2020
Bring Joy to Your Job. “To find joy in work is to discover the fountain of youth.” – Pearl S. Buck. Early on in my interview with Bruce Daisley, he said something about stories that I think is really interesting. Bruce recently stepped down as Twitter’s Vice President for Europe, Middle East and Africa. Before that, he ran YouTube UK at Google.
CEO Insider
FEBRUARY 24, 2020
Not everyone in business are natural show ponies. Some are inherently shy, and while you don’t need to be the loudest person at networking events, you still need to know how to work the room. After all, “it’s not what you know, but who you know”. Here are six steps to getting over the fear of networking: First step – Find a function […].
HR Digest
FEBRUARY 24, 2020
Technology and digitalization have fast changed the face of the globe, with advancements in every field. As such, there is a high probability that tech jobs would soon take up the lion’s share of the job market in the United States. From the period of 2012 to 2017, and there has been an incredible rise in the technology sector of the US job market with a 17% increase.
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Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr
The Horizons Tracker
FEBRUARY 24, 2020
With so many people leaving a job within the first six months of starting, the problem of poor job matching is a chronic waste of time, energy and resources. New research from the University of Melbourne suggests we can better find our dream job if we understand the ‘hidden personality’ of various roles, and therefore better match those with job seekers. “It’s long been believed that different personalities align better with different jobs,” the researchers explain
Strategy Driven
FEBRUARY 24, 2020
When you have always wanted to go into business for yourself, it can be such an exciting venture. But at the same time, it can be really nerve wracking. You may find that you need to make sure that you’re really prepared. This is always the case in business – it’s handy to put the work in first and see where it takes you. Not only that, but you may also find that when you’re looking to move into a set niche, that you have to be extra prepared.
The Horizons Tracker
FEBRUARY 24, 2020
Seasonal work is often typified by high employee turnover and low engagement levels. Indeed, the transient nature of the environment almost encourages a fast and loose approach to employee engagement that sees minimal investment put into workers that probably won’t be around for very long anyway. New research from the University of Waterloo reminds us that it doesn’t have to be this way, and that enriching the work of seasonal staff can go a long way towards retaining them. “M
Strategy Driven
FEBRUARY 24, 2020
A satisfied customer is all well and good, but if your customers do not feel as if you value them, you could be facing an uphill struggle for consistent growth. A customer who has bought from you in the past is up to 70% more likely to buy from you again, whereas new prospects may only convert at 20%. It’s not a question of whether or not you should be making your customers feel valued as, without happy customers, you do not have a business; the question is whether you are doing enough to make t
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HR doesn’t exist in a vacuum. This work impacts everyone: from the C-Suite to your newest hire. It also drives results. Learn how to make it all happen in Paycor’s latest guide.
Eric Jacobson
FEBRUARY 24, 2020
Eric Harvey and Al Lucia wrote a booklet called, 144 Ways To Walk The Talk. They provide the following great advice about giving feedback: 1. Make it timely -- give your feedback as soon as possible to the performance. 2. Make it individualized -- tailor your feedback to the feedback receiver. 3. Make it productive -- focus your feedback on the performance and not the performer. 4.
Strategy Driven
FEBRUARY 24, 2020
If your business is going to succeed, it needs to have a base from which to operate that reflects its values and facilitates good work from your employees. A workplace shouldn’t be dour or boring; you get the most out of people when they’re working in a place where they enjoy spending time. There’s nothing wrong with a workplace being vibrant; in fact, that’s the way it should be.
Eric Jacobson
FEBRUARY 24, 2020
Do you create an environment at your business/organization that allows peer coaching to succeed? Hopefully you do. If you don't, encourage peer coaching among the members of your team. Peer coaching can be formal, informal or a combination of both. You'll likely find that everyone on your team has a skill, technique, behavior that they can teach a fellow team member.
The Horizons Tracker
FEBRUARY 24, 2020
There is a growing sense among the economics profession that a recession is on the horizon. A new study from Georgia State University explores what kind of skills might help people to successfully weather such a storm. The research, which the authors believe is the first to explore the role skills play in the ability of an area to recover from economic downturns, finds that high cognitive and people skills are crucial.
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In times of economic uncertainty, account-based strategies are essential. According to several business analysts and practitioners, ABM is a necessity for creating more predictable revenue. Research shows that nearly three-quarters of marketers (74%) already have the resources needed to build successful ABM programs.
thoughtLEADERS, LLC
FEBRUARY 24, 2020
Three proven ways to win hearts at work with the 3Ps of Balanced Accountability in the workplace: Personal, Positive, and Performance. Today’s post is by Hernani Alves, author of Balanced Accountability (CLICK HERE to get your copy). When my wife and I became parents, we had no idea how much our children would teach us. From infancy to toddlerhood, they’ve shown me that accountability is integral to love.
CQ Net - Management skills for everyone!
FEBRUARY 24, 2020
There is a lot of information in the web available about what is personality, personality tests and personality development. This is not a big surprise considering the role personality plays in our lives and the size of the market associated with services related to personality testing and development. However, most of the stuff you will find on the web doesn’t really live up to its promises and does more harm than good.
The Office Blend Blog
FEBRUARY 24, 2020
Weekly Notes on Work & Organizations. February 24, 2020. The Quote of the Week: “If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put the foundations under them.” – Henry David Thoreau. Thought of the Week: The problem with “innovation” as an organizational goal is not only semantics.
Ron Edmondson
FEBRUARY 24, 2020
Some of my best work is done when I can’t understand all that I’m doing. When things are messy. My head is cloudy. I have more questions than answers. My faith is being stretched. I am unsure of my position. If you wait until you have all the answers – where doubt is removed completely: You’ll often find yourself stagnant on making decisions.
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From welcoming new team members to tough termination decisions, each employment lifecycle phase requires a balance of knowledge, empathy & legal diligence.
Harvard Business Review
FEBRUARY 24, 2020
Activating your analytics should be a cross-team effort.
Harvard Business Review
FEBRUARY 24, 2020
And how to do it.
Harvard Business Review
FEBRUARY 24, 2020
It often intersects with a critical stage of a woman’s career.
Harvard Business Review
FEBRUARY 24, 2020
Each lens tells a different story.
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Shifting to an account-based marketing (ABM) strategy can be both exciting and challenging. Well-implemented ABM motions build engagement with high-value accounts and drive impactful campaigns that resonate with your audience. But where do you begin, and how do you progress from crawling to running? Watch now as Demand Gen experts delve into the essentials of each stage of the ABM process.
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